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December


Lincoln Awards for Excellence

From Naperville: a special two-hour presentation of the Tenth Annual Recognition Ceremony of the Lincoln Awards for Excellence.  These awards are given by the Lincoln Foundation, a nonprofit organization which promotes performance excellence among industrial enterprises, service providers, health care organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in Illinois.

Recorded December 15, 2004.  Aired the week of December 26, 2004.  2 hours.


Illinois Supreme Court: People v. Detra W.

From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: a case involving the parental rights of a former felon, Detra W., who now seeks to reassert her rights as her child's mother.  She lost custody of her child while incarcerated.

Recorded November 10, 2004.  Aired the week of December 19, 2004.  50 minutes.


"Behind the Scenes" at the Field Museum

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From Chicago: we begin a new series in which viewers are allowed to go "Behind the Scenes."  We start our series with a "behind the scenes" tour of Chicago's Field Museum.  Museum President John McCarter is our guide as we visit the museum's researchers, artifacts, and vast collections.

Recorded September 16, 2004.  Aired the week of December 19, 2004.  60 minutes.


Lobbying Basics: The Third House

From Springfield: We will hear how lobbyists work to pass or stop legislation and how they see their role from Randy Witter of Cook-Witter Lobbying Group.  This program is from a day-long seminar on the lobbying process held at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Recorded December 3, 2004.  Aired the week of December 12, 2004.  60 minutes.


Swearing-In Ceremony of Justice Lloyd Karmeier

From Springfield: We will go inside the Supreme Court Chamber for the Swearing-In Ceremony of the Court's newest member, Justice Lloyd Karmeier of the Fifth Judicial District of Illinois.

Recorded December 6, 2004.  Aired the week of December 12, 2004.  60 minutes.


Department of Natural Resources Layoffs

From Clinton: Senator Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), Representative Bill Mitchell (R-Decatur), and DeWitt County Sheriff Roger Massey react to the recently announced layoff of 87 employees in the Department of Natural Resources.  They discuss how these layoffs may effect security at the Clinton Nuclear Power Plant.

Recorded December 1, 2004.  Aired the week of December 5, 2004.  8 minutes.


Attorney General Lisa Madigan

From Chicago: Attorney General Lisa Madigan discusses recent initiatives handled by her office, including her recent argument of a Fourth Amendment case before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC.  In 2002, Attorney General Madigan became the first woman elected to serve as Illinois Attorney General.

Recorded November 16, 2004.  Aired the week of December 5, 2004.  40 minutes.


Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Policies

From Springfield: Jack Holleran, Senior Vice President of Compliance and Brand Integrity with Philip Morris USA gives an address on cigarette smoking and tobacco policies.  Mr. Holleran delivered his remarks before Springfield's Rotary Club.

Recorded November 15, 2004.  Aired the week of December 5, 2004.  30 minutes.


Progress Report on the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

From Springfield: a progress report on the Spring opening of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and its potential impact on the city of Springfield.  The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are two separate buildings.  The research library recently opened, while the museum is scheduled to open in April 2005.  We hear more about the details from the Museum's Executive Director, Historian Richard Norton Smith.

Recorded November 30, 2004.  Aired the week of December 5, 2004.  30 minutes.


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November


Illinois Supreme Court: People v. Collins

From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of the People of the State of Illinois v. Gregory Collins.  This case concerns issues the state must prove prior to convicting an individual of the reckless discharge of a firearm.

Recorded November 10, 2004.  Aired the week of November 28, 2004.  45 minutes.


Supreme Court Decisions on Handgun Nuisance Suits

From Springfield: a follow-up on Supreme Court Case, Chicago v. Beretta, and a similar suit which we aired last year.  The Supreme Court recently issued decisions in the cases.  Dan Vock of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin comments on the decisions and the issues involved.

Recorded November 18, 2004.  Aired the week of November 28, 2004.  7 minutes.


Homeowners Using Guns for Self-Defense

From the State Capitol in Springfield: comments on Senate Bill 2165 from its sponsor, Senator Ed Petka (R) of Plainfield.  SB 2165 covers homeowners using a gun for self-defense where guns are locally banned.  This bill passed in both houses of the legislature during the recent veto session.

Recorded November 18, 2004.  Aired the week of November 28, 2004.  3 minutes.


Developing Future Leaders

From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago: A panel of youth leaders and municipal officials speak about how they can work as partners in their communities.

Recorded September 18, 2004.  Aired the week of November 28, 2004.  60 minutes.


U.S. Supreme Court: Illinois v. Caballes

From Washington, DC: Attorney General Lisa Madigan comments on the case Illinois v. Caballes and the Fourth Amendment issues involved.

Recorded November 10, 2004.  Aired the week of November 21, 2004.  10 minutes.


AARP Legislative Lobby Day Rally

From the State Capitol in Springfield: Governor Rod Blagojevich talks to AARP members about his efforts to allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada.  We will also hear from the state’s newest Senator, Kwame Raoul, who replaced Barack Obama in the Illinois Legislature.

Recorded November 16, 2004.  Aired the week of November 21, 2004.  20 minutes.


Reflections from Senator Peter Fitzgerald

From the State Capitol in Springfield: Senator Peter Fitzgerald meets with members of the Illinois press corps to reflect on his six-year tenure in the U.S. Senate.

Recorded November 8, 2004.  Aired the week of November 21, 2004.  20 minutes.


Review of Illinois Election Results

From Springfield: an “Election 2004 Wrap-Up” with a panel of political scientists from the University of Illinois who review the recent election results and discuss the candidates and issues that won...and why.

This program is underwritten in part by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois and the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Recorded November 12, 2004.  Aired the week of November 21, 2004.  70 minutes.


Price v. Philip Morris

From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: The Illinois Supreme Court hears the case of Price v. Philip Morris.  This is a $10.1 billion class-action lawsuit brought against the Philip Morris tobacco company.

For more information about this case, visit the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin at http://www.lawbulletin.com/tobacco_article.htm

Recorded November 10, 2004.  Aired the week of November 14, 2004.  80 minutes.


Senator-Elect Obama's Legislative Farewell and Press Conference

From the State Capitol in Springfield: United States Senator-Elect Barack Obama says farewell to his State Senate colleagues.  It was in the Illinois Senate where he began his legislative career, serving two terms as the Senator representing the state's 13th Senate District.  Following his farewell in the Senate chamber, Senator-Elect Obama gave a press conference in the Press Briefing Room of the State Capitol.

Recorded November 8, 2004.  Aired the week of November 14, 2004.  38 minutes.


New University of Illinois President

From the University of Illinois at Springfield: A press conference introducing B. Joseph White, the newly selected incoming President of the University of Illinois.  In February 2005, Mr. White will succeed James Stukel to become the 16th President of the University of Illinois.

Recorded November 3, 2004.  Aired the week of November 7, 2004.  30 minutes.


Fighting the Spread of Meth Labs

From Chicago: A panel discussion on how municipalities and local police officers can work to fight the spread of methamphetamine labs.  More commonly known as “meth,” this drug is produced by cooking several legal substances together.  The use of the drug has been spreading for several years in a general trend from Southern to Northern Illinois.

This panel discussion was part of the Illinois Municipal League's 91st Annual Conference.

Recorded September 18, 2004.  Aired the week of November 7, 2004.  90 minutes.


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October


Workers Compensation Rates and Job Growth

From Springfield: A look at proposed changes in the workers compensation law and how it may impact both businesses and the medical profession.

Recorded October 14, 2004.  Aired the week of October 31, 2004.  10 minutes.


Women and Politics in Illinois

From Springfield: We will hear a panel discussion of women who have worked in and around state government.  They discuss their experiences in trying to have an influence on the political system and how women change the equation in power politics.

This program is underwritten in part by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois and the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

 

Recorded September 27, 2004.  Aired the week of October 31, 2004.  60 minutes.


Lincoln's Presidential Virtues

From Knox College in Galesburg: Author William Miller delivers an address on Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Virtues.

Recorded September 10, 2004.  Aired the week of October 31, 2004.  40 minutes.


People and Politics in Campaign 2004

From Washington, DC: A look at how various groups of people, from students to war veterans, are participating in the 2004 elections.

Recorded Summer 2004.  Aired the week of October 24, 2004.  30 minutes.


Policy Positions of Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.

From Capitol Hill: Our one-on-one conversation with Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., in which he shares his policy priorities and how he became interested in the political process.

Recorded October 12, 2004.  Aired the week of October 24, 2004.  24 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Across Illinois: We conclude our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This week, we hear from candidates running for the Illinois Senate in the 38th, 47th, and 59th districts; Gary Dahl (R), Tom Ernst (R), and Ron Summers (R), respectively.

 

Recorded August 2004.  Aired the week of October 24, 2004.  35 minutes.


Candidates for the 101st House District of Illinois

From Decatur: We will hear from the candidates seeking election to the Illinois House from the 101st District, Rep. Robert Flider (D) and Scot England (R).  These candidates are interviewed by Ken Frye of WAND-TV, Decatur.

 

Recorded October 14, 2004.  Aired the week of October 24, 2004.  30 minutes.


Illinois Senate Debate

From Springfield: United States Senate candidates Barack Obama (D) and Alan Keyes (R) debate in the Old State Capitol in Springfield. Following the debate both candidates talked to reporters.

Recorded October 12, 2004.  Aired the week of October 17, 2004.  80 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Des Plaines and Springfield: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run between now and the election.  This week we hear from Michele Bromberg (D), Illinois House Candidate from the 17th District; Representative Michael McAuliffe (R), Illinois House Candidate from the 20th District; and Aaron Schock (R), Illinois House Candidate from the 92nd District.

Recorded August 3 and 19, 2004.  Aired the week of October 17, 2004.  18 minutes.


Fall Harvest Overview

From Moweaqua: The fall harvest of 2004 is in the final weeks.  We talk with Brad Damery, a fourth generation farmer from Moweaqua, Illinois, about the harvest itself and changing practices on the family farm.

Recorded October 9, 2004.  Aired the week of October 17, 2004.  10 minutes.


Website Rx for Drug Savings

From Chicago: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is joined by Wisconsin Governor Doyle (D) at a press conference in which the two governors announce a plan to allow citizens to buy prescription drugs from outside the U.S.  Using a website set up by the state of Illinois, citizens of both Illinois and Wisconsin can enroll to buy their prescriptions, or just check to compare the costs of their prescriptions against what they could pay if they join the new I-SaveRx program.

Recorded October 5, 2004.  Aired the week of October 10, 2004.  28 minutes.


Illinois Senators Brief Illinois Citizens in DC

From Washington, DC: Senators Durbin and Fitzgerald hold their last joint "Constituent Breakfast" meeting in which they brief Illinois citizens visiting Washington on pending legislation.  In the photo, Senator Fitzgerald, who is leaving the Senate in January at the end of his term, is presented with a cake in honor of his Senate service.

Recorded October 7, 2004.  Aired the week of October 10, 2004.  38 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Crystal Lake: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run between now and the election.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 32nd Senate District of Illinois, Patrick Ouimet (D) and Senator Pam Althoff (R).

Recorded August 2, 2004.  Aired the week of October 10, 2004.  18 minutes.


Route 66 Festival's Fun and Finances

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From Springfield: The "Mother Road" of American highways continues to grow its lore.  Springfield's organized "Route 66" festival, which capitalized upon this trend when it launched three years ago, is just one example of how Illinois' local festivals can bring in millions of tourism dollars to local communities while providing citizens with new opportunities for fun and frolic.

Recorded September 25, 2004.  Aired the week of October 10, 2004.  35 minutes.


This program is brought to you in cooperation with the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Bureau of Tourism.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Carbondale: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run between now and the election.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 115th House District of Illinois, Representative Mike Bost (R), Mic Middleton (D), and Rich Whitney (G).

Recorded August 12, 2004.  Aired the week of October 3, 2004.


Tribute to Ulysses S. Grant

From New York, NY: During the Republican National Convention, Illinoisans pay tribute to the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant at his tomb in New York.  Members of the delegation include Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar-Topinka.

Recorded September 1, 2004.  Aired the week of October 3, 2004.


Illinois Trial Lawyers on Medical Malpractice

From Chicago: The President and the President-Elect of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) sit down with the Illinois Channel's Executive Director, Terry Martin, for an interview about the ITLA's stance on medical malpractice issues.

Recorded September 17, 2004.  Aired the week of October 3, 2004.


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September


Capitol Shooting of Statehouse Guard

From Springfield: Governor Blagojevich is joined by Illinois law enforcement officers on the evening of the killing of an unarmed Illinois Statehouse guard.  The officials discuss details of the shooting and Capitol security changes that may be implemented in the future.

Recorded September 20, 2004.  Aired the week of September 26, 2004.  20 minutes.


Capitol Shooting Briefing

From Springfield: Secretary-of-State Jesse White and law enforcement officers brief members of the press on the shooting at the Capitol and the status of the investigation into the shooting.

Recorded September 20, 2004.  Aired the week of September 26, 2004.  25 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Carbondale: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run between now and the election.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 108th House District of Illinois, David Reis (R) v. Representative Bill Grunloh (D).

 

Recorded August 12, 2004.  Aired the week of September 26, 2004.  23 minutes.


Senate Candidate Keyes' Policy Positions

From Springfield: Republican Senate Candidate Alan Keyes takes questions on policy issues from Sangamon County Republicans.

Recorded August 22, 2004.  Aired the week of September 26, 2004.  51 minutes.


Reform of the State Board of Education

From Springfield: Governor Blagojevich holds a press conference where he introduces the new members of the State Board of Education.  He also announces the passing of Senate Bill 3000, which allows the Governor to have more control over the Board.

Recorded September 14, 2004.  Aired the week of September 19, 2004.  50 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Candidates for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court Seat

From Carbondale: We continue our series of candidates' interviews with the race for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court Seat.  This program features the Democratic candidate for this race, Judge Gordon Maag.

Recorded August 12, 2004.  Aired the week of September 19, 2004.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Candidates for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court Seat

From Kankakee: We continue our series of candidates' interviews with the race for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court Seat.  This program features the Republican candidate for this race, Judge Lloyd Karmeier.

Recorded August 5, 2004.  Aired the week of September 19, 2004.


Small Business Health Insurance

From Springfield: U.S. Senate candidate Barack Obama discusses his plan to help small businesses afford health insurance.  Holding his press conference at a Springfield restaurant, he also takes reporters' questions concerning his positions on a variety of issues.

Recorded September 9, 2004.  Aired the week of September 12, 2004.  25 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Kankakee: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run over the next several months.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 79th House District of Illinois, Representative Lisa Dugan (D) v. Kay Pangle (R).

 

Recorded August 5, 2004.  Aired the week of September 12, 2004.  35 minutes.


The Fight Against Terrorism

From New York City:  During the Republican National Convention, Illinois delegates met with their New Jersey counterparts to hear from former Governors Jim Thompson and Tom Kean, who were both members of the 9-11 Commission.  The two 9-11 members discuss the fight against terrorism.  Also speaking are former Governors Jim Edgar (R-IL)  and Christine Todd Whitman (R-NJ), who also served as an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator (2001-2003).  Additionally, we hear from current EPA Administrator Mike Levitt (R-UT).

Recorded September 1, 2004.  Aired the week of September 12, 2004.  50 minutes.


Soy Bio-Diesel Fuel

From Decatur:  Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn proposes the development of soy bio-diesel fuel as an energy alternative source and to help the environment.

Recorded August 25, 2004.  Aired the week of September 5, 2004.  15 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Kankakee and Springfield: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run over the next several months.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 75th House District of Illinois, Representative Careen Gordon (D) v. Doug Hayse (R).

 

Recorded August 5 and 19, 2004.  Aired the week of September 5, 2004.  25 minutes.


Lincoln Presidential Library Move

From Springfield:  The Lincoln Presidential Library prepares to open at the end of September.  We speak with Curator Kim Bauer on what items are included in the move and with the movers, who specialize in tracking thousands of irreplaceable documents and artifacts.

Recorded August 26, 2004.  Aired the week of September 5, 2004.  20 minutes.


Illinois Books & Authors: Escape Betwixt Two Suns: A True Tale of the Underground Railroad in Illinois, by Carol Pirtle

From Springfield: An encore presentation of our interview with Author Carole Pirtle, who discusses her research and writing of a true tale of Illinois' Underground Railroad.  She recounts the 1842 escape of Susan Richardson and her children, who with the help of neighbor William Hayes escaped slavery in Randolph County.  But her escape was not without loss, for either Richardson or Hayes.  Pirtle's discovery of unknown letters and court documents produced a book which recounts the price paid by the escaping Richardson and her Underground Railroad "conductor" Hayes.  And it demonstrates that Illinois, ostensibly a free state, was no haven to slaves nor friend to those who would help them flee bondage.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Illinois General Assembly.

Recorded June 22, 2004.  Re-Aired the week of September 5, 2004.  50 minutes.


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August


WMAY's Phone Interview with Alan Keyes

From Springfield: U.S. Senate Candidate Alan Keyes is interviewed by WMAY's Abdul Shabazz.

 

Recorded August 19, 2004.  Aired the week of August 29, 2004.  45 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Crystal Lake: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run over the next several months.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 63rd House District of Illinois, Representative Jack Franks (D) v. Perry Moy (R).

 

Recorded August 2, 2004.  Aired the week of August 29, 2004.  28 minutes.


Improving Healthcare on a Limited Budget

From Springfield:  Beth Hackman, Senior Director at the Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care (IFQHC), discusses how to improve Medicare health care.

 

Recorded August 18, 2004.  Aired the week of August 29, 2004.  48 minutes.


An Illinois Profile

From McLean, VA: Marcia Bullard discusses her duties as the CEO of USA Weekend Magazine.

 

Recorded February 9, 2004.  Re-Aired the week of August 29, 2004.  21 minutes.


Democrats Rally at the State Fair

From the State Fairgrounds in Springfield: Senator Barack Obama stirs the party faithful at the State Fair on Governor's Day.  Other Democratic party officials welcomed by a large crowd were United States Senator Dick Durbin, Governor Rod Blagojevich, and Secretary of State Jesse White.

 

Recorded August 18, 2004.  Aired the week of August 22, 2004.  45 minutes.


Republicans Rally at the State Fair

From the State Fairgrounds in Springfield: U.S. Senate Candidate Alan Keyes delivers the fiery speech that is his trademark, as GOP party loyalists gathered to hear from Republicans representing the party on this Fall's ballot.  Other speakers include State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, Former Governor Jim Edgar, and Congressmen Ray LaHood and John Shimkus.

 

Recorded August 19, 2004.  Aired the week of August 22, 2004.  45 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Crystal Lake: We continue our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run over the next several months.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 59th House District of Illinois, Representative Kathleen Ryg (D) v. Paul Tully (R).

 

Recorded August 2, 2004.  Aired the week of August 22, 2004.  30 minutes.


Political Lessons Learned

From Washington, DC: U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R) discusses his new book, SPEAKER: Lessons from Forty Years of of Coaching and Politics.  Speaker Hastert spoke at the National Press Club of the experiences that brought him unexpectedly from the classroom to being one of the most influential men in the nation.

 

Recorded August 4, 2004.  Aired the week of August 15, 2004.  45 minutes.


CAMPAIGN 2004: Legislative Candidates on the Economy

From Crystal Lake: We begin our series of Legislative Candidates' interviews concerning their views on improving the state's economy.  This series will run over the next several months.  This week we hear from the candidates for the 32nd Senate District of Illinois, Patrick Ouimet (D) v. Senator Pam Althoff (R).

 

Recorded August 2, 2004.  Aired the week of August 15, 2004.  18 minutes.


Campaign Finance Reform

From Washington, DC: Fred Wertheimer, who has been involved over the last 30 years in most of the major efforts to control the influence of special interest money on campaigns, gives the Illinois Channel an exclusive interview.  Mr. Wertheimer shares his thoughts on how well the McCain-Feingold law is working, and why he feels the Federal Elections Commission should be replaced.

 

Recorded August 9, 2004.  Aired the week of August 15, 2004.  13 minutes.


Responsibilities of a Citizenship

From the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston: An encore presentation of former Presidential candidate and Senator Gary Hart's presentation to students at the Medill School of Journalism.  Senator Hart discusses his views on the responsibilities of citizens in a Republic and their role in maintaining a healthy democracy.

 

Recorded April 10, 2003.  Re-Aired the week of August 15, 2004.  50 minutes.